Richard K. Jacobs

Jacobs, Richard K. Loving husband of Dorothy Jacobs, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the age of 89. Richard, affectionately known by his family as "Dickie," had recently celebrated with Dorothy, 68 beautiful years of marriage. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, his son, David M. Jacobs, his daughter, Mary Beth Kuhnz and daughter-in-law Patricia A. Jacobs. Richard and Dorothy's years together also welcomed the births of 7 grandchildren (Jacobs: Jennifer, Michael, Kathleen and Melissa; Kuhnz: David, Katy and Peter) and 8 great-grandchildren. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Richard served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and survived a German prisoner of war camp. Upon his return from war Richard married and attended Marquette University, where he graduated in 1949 with a BA in Business Administration. A long-time resident of Wauwatosa, Richard was the former VP of Operations of Mayfair Mall (Froedtert) '59-'86, a member of Rotary International (Wauwatosa Chapter) and a parishioner of St. Pius X church. Visitation Monday July 29, from 11AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 1PM at ST. PIUS X PARISH, 2506 Wauwatosa Ave. Procession to Wisconsin Memorial Park for Interment with full Military Honors will follow.